I don't know what else to say other than she has plenty of money and she buys whatever she wants when she wants it, but I want to show her my respect for her by getting her a Christmas gift. I unfortunately, know nothing about her or her hobbies. Our relationship is very superficial.
2006-11-27 12:20:40 · 14 answers · asked by lalila0007 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I don't know what else to say other than she has plenty of money and she buys whatever she wants when she wants it, but I want to show her my respect for her by getting her a Christmas gift. I unfortunately, know nothing about her or her hobbies. Our relationship is very superficial.
Myabe I should also add that she lives several thousand miles away from me. It's a little difficult to do the getting to know you thing when they are so far away.
2006-11-27 12:37:27 · update #1
A Basket with some hand chosen delicacies, a great bottle of wine, some really good cheese, some gourmet something or other, some fabulous chocolate, along with something that you know she particularly likes....
Or how about a gift certificate for a massage at a day spa?
a gift certificate to have her car detailed?
What about a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant?
take a look at a Brookstone store, they always have something for everyone.
Good luck!
2006-11-27 12:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by deep_hearted_empath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has everything she "wants" ... does she have your friendship? That is the most important thing you will EVER be able to give to anyone. Call her favorite cafe or restaurant and ask how much a nice lunch would be for 2, tell them you want to treat your stepmother and want to be given the check so she won't have to pay it, save the money, and on a Saturday afternoon ask if you can take her to lunch;
spend the time enjoying a nice lunch, and talking about things that interest your stepmother.
Be a friend.
Happy Holidays to you ... and your family
2006-11-27 12:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by smileymduke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your age and how long she has been in the picture. You could put together a scrapbook/photo album about you for her. This would be a way of you letting her know about you and for her to get to know you better. You could offer her a locket with your photo in it or I know I would love it if my stepson would just acknowledge me with a simple letter telling me that even though we are not close, he is OK with the relationship that I have with his dad. (His mom fell off the planet surface 10 years ago, or was abducted by aliens). Sometimes the best gift to a step parent is your approval of the relationship even if it is a strained one,.
Best of luck
2006-11-27 12:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by schoolmomwith5boys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your dad to give you suggestions on what she might like since he obviously knows her. Or you could go with a fancy box of chocolates which are fairly safe.
The best thing you could do is offer your friendship as your gift. Invite her out to lunch or dinner at the place of her choosing. Or any other outing.
2006-11-27 12:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say she is your stepmother.....did you ever live with her??? or is this the next wife for daddy after you moved out??? in that case send a gift basket of coffees, teas, candles, flowers, etc.....or try asking dad what she wants.
if you lived with her and don't know what she likes......well.
i'm my 19yr old daughters stepmom, and have been since she was 7, and i know EVERYTHING she likes, and she pretty much has me pegged, too. pay attention to the little things, if you crochet,make her a blanket, or a craft that you like, that's a gift of self, and can mean alot more than store bought.
how about calling her up, and just asking her, she IS supposed to be mom isn't she????
2006-11-27 12:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by NeverReady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your gracious attitude is a nice thing to see! Give her something you can offer: a gift of your time. Perhaps going with her to an event she enjoys, taking her out for lunch, or shopping for a gift for your father with her. An open and positive attitude towards a stepmother is a gift, itself!!
Good ON YOU!
2006-11-27 12:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by Catherine M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about getting someone to do calligraphy for a poem you write? Draw her a picture? I'd say that something from the heart would be the best gift since she doesn't need "things."
2006-11-27 12:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by art_tchr_phx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sweater, don't try and empress her just to win her over, She may have plenty of money and you may not so don't pin yourself to the wall. Also if your going over for Christmas dinner bring over a beautiful table arrangement, that always makes people happy.
2006-11-27 12:28:43 · answer #8 · answered by man of ape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a gift certificate? Or ask her what her favorite charity is and donate to that. Get her a gift certificate for a massage, and or a manicure or pedicure. good luck
2006-11-27 12:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by lakesham 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your father what kind of clothes she likes. Maybe you could buy her a gift certificate to clothes store like JC Penny.
2006-11-27 15:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋